10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,399 miles

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problem #3

Oct 072018

Dakota

  • 168,000 miles
While driving my friends 01 Dakota, at about 10-15 mph after making a right hand turn I hydroplaned and I was T-boned on passenger side. I had my seatbelt on. When the truck came to a stop after spinning around and facing the opposite direction. On impact my seatbelt failed to restrain me and I was thrown into the back seat where my head hit the rear window and I sub stained a very large gash to my head.

- Louise, TX, USA

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problem #2

Apr 242013

Dakota 6-cyl

  • 85,196 miles
The stereo system stop working, the interior lights are flickering and even when the doors are perfectly closed and I am wearing my seat bell the alarm ( bell sound) start sounding when I reach the 10 mph speed.

- Orlando, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 122003

(reported on)

Dakota

  • 36,000 miles
Problems with vehicle's engine. When using the defrost or A/C, the engine pump did not function properly. The seat belt was installed improperly and also the wheel bearing was not functioning properly, the consumer was told a hose would be placed on the retaining bolt.

- Oneida, IL, USA

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